• Hiking in the Walbran Valley

    Not to be mistaken with the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park, the Walbran Valley is unprotected from logging and lies just on the outside of the eastern park boundary. Trails are completely built and maintained by amazing volunteers, and they have created an accessible paradise amongst old growths along Walbran Creek. From emerald pools, waterfalls, and…

  • Hike to Koksilah Ancient Forest

    Off the beaten path on Vancouver Island, lies the Koksilah Ancient Forest. About 7km west of Shawnigan Lake, you will find a small grove of old growth Douglas firs still standing along the Koksilah River. If you’re looking to get away from the busier Cathedral Grove and Avatar Grove, then this trip is a must.…

  • Hiking in Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park

    Hidden on the west side of Vancouver Island lies a forgotten and rarely maintained Provincial Park with some of the biggest giants you will ever encounter. Some of the old growth sitkas in this forest are over 95m tall and 800 years old, along with cedars believed to be over 1000 years old! If you’re…